Overview & Reviews

The base trim level has been dropped. The 2.7-liter V6 is now standard (the LX still gets the 3.5-liter V6), as is an automatic transmission. Also newly standard this year are four-wheel antilock brakes and traction control. Exterior changes include a new grille surround, side cladding, taillamps, tailgate handle, rear bumper design and alloy wheels. Inside, there is new seat fabric, an upgraded two-tone color scheme and a revised instrument cluster. A power driver seat is now standard on the LX, and a compass is included with the optional sunroof.

• Reasonable price, strong warranty, roomy interior, long list of standard features, solid construction, good crash test scores.

• Thirsty at the pump for a small car-based SUV, soft suspension limits handling ability.

User Reviews:

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  Best Buy - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Erin - December 15 - 7:10 am

  I reciently baught a Santa Fe and I love it. The dealership that I purchased it at made the whole stressful proceedure very easy and fun. I looked at a lot of different SUVs, with all the features, and for the price, i think this is the best mid- size on the market.

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  good deal - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By kevin nell - December 13 - 4:16 pm

  I paid $5000 less then the closest Japanese suv. It comes with better warrant program and re-sale price is getting better...

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  great - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By john santiago - December 2 - 1:03 am

  vehicle is reliable, good on gas

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  Loved my Santa Fe - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By JennHenz - November 19 - 10:33 pm

  My Santa Fe was the best driving vehicle Ive owned. It got fair gas mileage for an SUV (19-23 MPG). The car was totaled in an accident (neither our or the cars fault) but my husband and I both walked away without a scratch. My husband is 6 tall and didnt like to drive it because even with the seat all the way back, his knees were still in the dash. It wouldve been better with an MP3 player.

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  2005 santa fe - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By hawk - October 21 - 8:40 am

  Ive had this car for a year now and have taken several road trips, so now believe I can really eval. the car. No problems with relability, or driving so far. Inside however is a different story. some of the controls are confusing to operate, not real comfortable on long trips, and the fold down back seats get stuck everytime I need to use them. The worst problem is the dealership and service dept. At first I thought they were going to be great, as they bent over backwards to make me happy at purchasing, but getting service or support after the fact, forget it!

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  Great Santa Fe - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By P Leaf - October 15 - 10:16 am

  Fantastic auto --Love the red color They could boost the sound system

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  I LOVE THIS CAR - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By LINDA - October 1 - 4:00 pm

  I never knew that a car could be so much fun to drive. I volunteer to drive everywhere now. The pick-up upon accelerating is very quick. I find the seats to be very comfortable. The cargo area is very ample. The safety features on the car make me feel safe and secure. My only complaint would be the gas mileage, it could be better. I would recommend this vehicle to everyone.

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  Sant Fe - AWD 4x4 - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Ken Pribil - September 11 - 6:00 am

  This vehicle is a pleasure to drive. The only drawback is the CD stereo. In order to hear its quality, and power, it must be played loud. Everything else is great. I only wish that they would make an offer an extended version. Then it would be perfect.

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  Satisfied - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By Kaz - September 7 - 3:26 pm

  I love the Santa Fe. Affordable price, good warranty, competitive performance.. Korean cars have gotten a lot better over the past 10 years

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  Santa Fe - 2005 Hyundai Santa Fe
  By John Salvatore - August 29 - 8:20 pm

  The auto is comfortable to sit in with power to move. The sound system is great. The gas mileage is ok; could be better, but its not bad.